Experts predict that the U.S. will be short between 17,800 and 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. For many, those numbers may seem too abstract to fathom or the year too far away to ponder given ...

Medicine can be a career that is both challenging and highly rewarding, but figuring out med school requirements and navigating the application process can be a challenge into itself. The AMA has the ...

With more contagious coronavirus variants spreading across the U.S. and the supply of COVID-19 vaccines outpacing supply, further guidance has been released about mask-wearing. Maximizing the fit of ...

Education matters, especially when it comes to health care. Patients know it too—more than 90% say a physician’s years of education and training are vital to optimal patient care. Yet there are ...

Don’t spring forward. Don’t fall back. Don’t even touch the clock unless the power goes out. That seems to be the message from the country’s physicians as this Sunday most Americans will lose an hour ...

Many people can’t imagine starting their day without a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine has become the silent hero fueling our daily lives, helping people get through that afternoon slump. It can also ...

What’s the news: The AMA is strongly urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill—A.B. 890—that would allow independent practice nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice without physician ...

It isn’t just physicians who are experiencing burnout. All health professionals have experienced a rise in burnout throughout the pandemic, which has contributed to workforce turnover. This was ...

When considering the potential negative effects on quality and safety of proposed scope of practice changes that would give nurse practitioners more latitude to practice independently, that is the ...

International Medical Graduates who seek entry into U.S. programs of Graduate Medical Education (GME) must obtain a visa that permits clinical training to provide medical services. Nearly one-fourth ...

In the rapidly evolving health care landscape, precision medicine—also referred to as personalized medicine—has emerged as a revolutionary approach that tailors medical treatments to individual ...

Even for those who have never acquired SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 pandemic has still exacted its toll on health. But it’s not just COVID-19 itself. It’s the anxiety and stress surrounding the pandemic ...